Ended yesterday at eight o'clock in the evening of the ceremony in memory of the victims of Israel began Independence Day celebrations, performances, fireworks

Over 69 years completely since David Ben-Gurion, the first President of the Government announced the establishment of the State of Israel, so celebrated today (Tuesday) Israelis are far 69 only Jewish state in the world of independence.

Celebrations officially started yesterday at eight o'clock in the evening after the end of the memory of the martyrs of wars and battles Israel and the victims of terrorism day. Official ceremonies took place has been 12 to ignite the flame of respect for the State of Israel. Among the participants ignite the torch, Prof. Ahmed Eid, a Muslim Arab doctor, born Dabburiya village in northern Israel. During the ceremony , also participated Arab singer Muslim famous in Israel, Nasrin Qadri.

The ceremony ended with a traditional display fireworks, and took place at the same time offers fireworks across the country, and celebrated the majority of Israeli cities performances attended by top singers and artists.

This day (Tuesday) is the day an official holiday in Israel, the Israelis and celebrate it with friends and family members. What the Israelis on this day is more barbecue in the parks and the shores of the sea. National parks and heritage sites are open on this day for visitors as well be free.

Israel will fly in the sky of the day in the afternoon hours review of the best military aircraft of the Air Force plane. Will be back in Jerusalem after the World Puzzle Torah, and then the ceremony to offer Israel awards prominent figures in Israeli society will take place.

On the day of independence 69 to 8.68 million people - ten times the population of the state since 1948.

74.7% of the population of Israel are Jews (about 6.484 million).

20.8% of Arab Muslims and Christians (about 1.808 million).

4.5% (about 388 thousand) , the rest are Christians who are not Arabs, on the other population groups or that religion is unknown. In addition, living in Israel 183 thousand foreign .